Advertisement!
Author Information Pack
Editorial Board
Submit article
Special Issue
Editor's selection process
Join as Reviewer/Editor
List of Reviewer
Indexing Information
Most popular articles
Purchase Single Articles
Archive
Free Online Access
Current Issue
Recommend this journal to your library
Advertiser
Accepted Articles
Search Articles
Email Alerts
FAQ
Contact Us
Indian Journal of Preventive Medicine

Volume  12, Issue 2, July-December 2024, Pages 55-58
 

Original Article

Student Awareness About Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) in Teaching Hospital of Central India: A Cross Study

Darwin Deissuza1, Nasarin Parveen2, Vivek Sharma3 Sachin Pandey5

1,2Assistant Professor, 3Professor, 4Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur.
 

Choose an option to locate / access this Article:
days Access
Check if you have access through your login credentials.        PDF      |
|

Open Access: View PDF

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijpm.2321.5917.12224.1

Abstract

Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) is critical for maintaining hygiene and safety in healthcare settings. This study assesses the awareness levels regarding BMW management among medical students in 2021. Conducted over two months in a medical college, the research involved a cross-sectional survey of 200 students using a structured questionnaire. The study revealed that while most students were aware of the importance of BMW management, gaps existed in their knowledge of segregation and disposal practices. Factors such as year of study and prior exposure to training significantly influenced awareness levels. The study highlights the urgent need for enhanced training programs to ensure proper BMW practices among future healthcare providers.
 


Keywords : Biomedical Waste, Awareness, Medical Students, Waste Management
Corresponding Author : Sachin Pandey